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The cross is the power of God.
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1 Corinthians 1:18 |
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Apart from the cross there is no other ladder
by which we may get to heaven.
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St. Rose of Lima, 17th century
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The cross is the power of God. |
1 Corinthians 1:18 |
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You must accept your cross.
If you bear it courageously, it will carry you to Heaven.
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St. John Vianney, 19th century
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For a little while
you may have to suffer various trials. |
1 Peter 1:6 |
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The cross is the way to Paradise, when it is born willingly.
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St. Paul of the Cross, 18th century
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Jesus endured the cross,
despising the shame. |
Hebrews 12:2 |
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Faithful Cross, above all other,
Sweet the wood and sweet the iron,
and the load, most sweet is He.
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St. Thomas Aquinas, 13th century
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When I am lifted up from the earth,
I will draw all people to myself.
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Jesus; 1 John 12:32 |
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The cross is the word
through which God has responded to evil in the world.
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Pope Francis, 21st century
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Jesus, who for the joy that was set before him
endured the cross. |
Hebrews 12:2 |
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Faithful Cross, above all other,
One and only noble Tree,
None in foliage, none in blossom,
None in fruit your equal may be.
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St. Thomas Aquinas, 13th century
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To us who are being saved,
the cross is the power of God. |
1 Corinthians 1:18 |
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Christians must lean on the Cross of Christ
just as travelers lean on a staff
when they begin a long journey.
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St. Anthony of Padua, 13th century
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Love bears all things. |
1 Corinthians 13:7 |
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The measure of being able to bear a large cross
or a small one - is love.
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St. Teresa of Avila, 16th century
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